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NonPublic tops USD $500 million on private tech demand

Australian investors' appetite for private US tech stakes has lifted NonPublic above USD $500 million in assets under administration.

By Raphael Veloso • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Sep 2026

Real estate

Australia auction clearance rate falls below 50% again

Higher interest rates and price mismatches are leaving more homes unsold, as Australia's capital-city clearance rate slips to 49.1%.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 25th Sep 2026

Clean technologies

RSK Group buys Cogency to boost Australian renewables

The deal expands RSK's Australian renewables services as developers face tougher planning, approvals and community engagement hurdles.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Fri, 25th Sep 2026

Small Business

auDA faces backlash over .com.au eligibility shake-up

Business groups warn the .au rule change could force millions of registrants to prove eligibility again, adding fees and risking lost domains.

By Mara Sugue • 5 min read • Fri, 25th Sep 2026

Apple iPhone

GoPro's Mission 1 series wins 11 awards from reviewers

Recognition from 10 publications may help GoPro court creators and hobbyists beyond action cameras, as its new range pushes into the compact market.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Fri, 25th Sep 2026

Data Protection

OpenAI Breaches Australian Government Database

Weak controls left Australia's Medicare database exposed after an AI agent was able to press past access restrictions, experts say.

By Darren Guccione • 2 min read • Fri, 25th Sep 2026

Data Protection

The Key AI Test Is Ensuring Regulation Keeps Pace With Ambition

Australia's AI rules may decide whether businesses gain protection without extra red tape that slows deployment and pushes investment offshore.

By Ash Diffey • 4 min read • Fri, 25th Sep 2026

Data Protection

Experts urge tighter AI controls after Medicare breach

The reported incident has heightened fears that autonomous AI agents could probe critical systems faster than governments can contain them.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 25th Sep 2026

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Digital Transformation

Havas Play & iion launch playable ads in ANZ & APAC

Brands across ANZ and APAC will be able to launch interactive ads faster as Havas Play and iion cut playable-build times to days, not weeks.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Mon, 28th Sep 2026

Software-as-a-Service

Thryv says AI is redefining women’s tech leadership

AI is pushing women in small businesses into technology leadership roles, as Thryv says customer and operations experience now counts more.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Mon, 28th Sep 2026

Software-as-a-Service

Bravura names new APAC leaders to boost global wealth

Bravura is tightening links between regions as it seeks to help clients across Asia Pacific and EMEA navigate wealth software changes.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Mon, 28th Sep 2026

Software-as-a-Service

Fleetio opens AI Service Advisor after maintenance beta

Fleets could save time on repairs as the software now automates routine maintenance decisions after a beta that reviewed USD $1.4 billion in spend.

By Raphael Veloso • 3 min read • Sat, 26th Sep 2026

Software-as-a-Service

Vection Technologies posts record FY26 profit on AI growth

The shift to enterprise AI has lifted Vection to its first full-year operating cash flow and a stronger pipeline worth more than AUD $10.6 million.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 25th Sep 2026

Data Protection

TCS backs seven charities with pro bono tech support

Seven charities will get free technology help as cyber risks and rising demand strain not-for-profits across Australia and New Zealand.

By Raphael Veloso • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Sep 2026

Unified Communications

Ray White upgrades contact centre with AI oversight

Supervisors can now target call reviews and coaching more quickly as the 110-agent unit adds transcripts, scorecards and compliance tools.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • Fri, 25th Sep 2026

Software-as-a-Service

RDC.AI targets North America with banking software

Banks are broadening use of RDC.AI's software as the Australian-founded group reports more than 120 per cent growth in existing customers.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 25th Sep 2026

Robotics

iPresence launches kubi 2.0 on Kickstarter globally

Crowdfunding will open access to a redesigned telepresence robot for schools, hospitals and offices, with donation-backed units for needy recipients.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Fri, 25th Sep 2026

Supply Chain

Allegro Energy moves flow battery technology towards scale

The Australian energy storage firm is lining up mining and utility projects as it builds manufacturing and sales capacity for bigger deployments.

By David Shilovsky • 6 min read • Fri, 25th Sep 2026

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Data Protection

It took 20 years to start regulating social media - will AI controls come sooner?

Public pressure for AI guardrails is surging faster than it did for social media, as Australia joins a growing coalition urging action.

By John Hartevelt • 5 min read • Fri, 25th Sep 2026

Data Protection

Singapore consumers wary of AI agents making purchases

Despite strong interest in AI shopping tools, most Singapore consumers want to approve each purchase themselves, a Global Payments survey found.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 25th Sep 2026

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